I need a diagnosis?
I just had a panic attack, I know it. I was hyperventilating, tingling sensation in my arms and face area. I had slight dizziness. My heart was racing fast. I was trembling badly. I have a phobia of insects extremely. Like last night I had a dream that my sister brought in a spider into the house thinking it was a flower. I was running for my life, but it ended up inside my hoodie and I woke up to the sound of buzz in my ear.
I was thinking I would hav to take Ritalin if I do hav Anxiety Disorder, but I am also a very calm person. I am anti social, and I am very self concious. I get nervous when I hav to speak out loud in class. I am 18 years old female and had a lot f trauma. My mother died in a car crash with me in the car. My dad remarried and became abusive threatening to kill. He is still abusive even with my stepmom moving out. I hav one sister.
Tell me what I have. DONT tell me I need to see a psycologist, I know.
Dear if you are still living with your Father, you need to find your own place. Having a father threaten you is very injurious to your mental health. And just because you made up with him, does not mean this will not happen again in the future.
Your self conscious is trying to warn you in your sleep. Dreams are our bodies way of working things out. Ritalin will help, but getting away from the problem will eliminate it and the need to take medication. You could work a couple of years, and then go to college. But first find a room mate to help with the rent, move out and see how you feel on your own. I am betting moving away will change your life and how you react to things. I always had to walk on eggshells around my Dad. It makes for all sorts of problems in your life, how you relate to other people and your self confidence. When I was 18 I got my own place and immediately things started looking up.
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Comment from John S
Time January 13, 2010 at 4:06 pm
First off you do need to see a doctor because they are going to be able to get you the medicine that you need. I have anxiety disorder and I take buspair. I helps a lot. I know you hate the idea of a psycologist but they do help. I’m bipolar and suffer from depression. I hated the idea of going and talking to someone but once i did it i love it. You can just sit there and tell them anything. Its really nice. As far as a diagnosis only doctors can do that. Sounds like you did have a panic attack but it sounds like you have more than just anxiety problems
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Comment from paula s
Time January 13, 2010 at 4:50 pm
A councilor if you aren’t ready for a psych md yet. Counseling can help you work through what you have been through with out meds. They can also direct you to a psych doctor if they thing you have a serious problem.
I think counseling would be a good first step. I don’t think anyone who has been through so much should just jump into a medicine..
Ritalin is for adhd, not anxiety disorder. You are 18, you can make decisions for yourself.
Hope this helps
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Comment from lans183
Time January 13, 2010 at 5:36 pm
ritalin is for ADHD man, you need something like ativan or xanax
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Comment from Anne2
Time January 13, 2010 at 6:08 pm
Dear if you are still living with your Father, you need to find your own place. Having a father threaten you is very injurious to your mental health. And just because you made up with him, does not mean this will not happen again in the future.
Your self conscious is trying to warn you in your sleep. Dreams are our bodies way of working things out. Ritalin will help, but getting away from the problem will eliminate it and the need to take medication. You could work a couple of years, and then go to college. But first find a room mate to help with the rent, move out and see how you feel on your own. I am betting moving away will change your life and how you react to things. I always had to walk on eggshells around my Dad. It makes for all sorts of problems in your life, how you relate to other people and your self confidence. When I was 18 I got my own place and immediately things started looking up.
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Comment from simpexramesh
Time January 13, 2010 at 6:41 pm
I felt very sad after reading your all tragedies in life. I understand very well that you have to make your paradise on this earth alone. Only you can help yourself. Be cool and decisive. Forget what had been in past, think about your future.
Since you do not like to visit any psychotherapist i would like to suggest you to go for counseling.
Also i Would like to bring it in to your notice , that you should not ask for a diagnosis on this program. Here views and experiences can be shared, but no treatment can be done. My last advice is not to take any drug by yourself, they can give many adverse effects, generally not easily cureable.
No matter of your likings or dislikings You should go to a specialist . you are still in the beging stage of the ailment and can be controled. Otherwise it will be to late.
Try to be positive towards life, you will get some good friends and your problem will be solved by itself.
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Comment from iloopy89
Time January 13, 2010 at 3:54 pm
Sounds to me like you have anxiety. A lot of shit to worry about! i feel for you hun. xoxo
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